Structural barriers may prevent cancer care for people living with HIV

Structural barriers may prevent cancer care for people living with HIV

People living with HIV are less likely to receive potentially lifesaving cancer treatment if they live in communities with lower income levels and educational attainment, according to a new national study led by researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center.

Moffitt Study Reveals Structural Barriers Impeding Cancer Care Access for

TAMPA, Fla. — A groundbreaking new study led by researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center reveals profound disparities in cancer treatment access among people living with HIV, linked closely to the socioeconomic fabric of their communities. This comprehensive analysis scrutinized cancer care delivery across the United States, emphasizing how neighborhood income levels and educational attainment act as critical determinants influencing whether pat…